Vietnam women's team scored 13 goals after 2 matches
After two matches in Group E, the Vietnamese women's team showed impressive form with 13 goals and no goals conceded. Coach Mai Duc Chung and his team won 7-0 against Maldives and 6-0 against UAE with fast, diverse attacking play and superior control of the game. These numbers not only reflect the big difference in skill level but also prove that the Vietnamese women's team has prepared carefully for the journey to hunt for tickets to the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.
The Vietnamese women's team (right) only needs a draw in the last match to qualify for the finals.
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In the context that only the group winners can advance, coach Mai Duc Chung's students are in control when they meet Guam. The Vietnamese women's team is currently leading Group E with 6 absolute points and a goal difference of +13, while Guam is in second place with 4 points and a goal difference of +3. Huynh Nhu and her teammates only need a draw to secure a ticket to the final round.
Don't be subjective.
In theory, the Vietnamese women's team (ranked 37th in the world ) is also rated higher than Guam (ranked 97th). However, because they are rated higher, the Vietnamese women's team must be more cautious. There is no sure scenario in football, and the Vietnamese girls will have to concentrate if they do not want to face surprises. A draw is a big advantage, but it can also easily cause the players to have a perfectionist attitude, which should not happen in a "final" match.
On the other side of the front line, the Guam women's team opened the qualifying round with a 0-0 draw with the UAE, before defeating the Maldives 3-0 thanks to a hat-trick by Rebecca Bartosh. This striker is the biggest hope for the team led by coach Kim Sherman. With 4 points in hand, Guam must beat Vietnam to take the top spot in the group. With no way back, they will definitely put all their efforts into this decisive match. If they score early, Guam can completely make the match more tense. Evaluating the opponent in the final match, coach Mai Duc Chung said: "I used to watch Guam. Guam players are in good shape. Therefore, the Vietnamese women's team needs to coordinate small, pass the ball quickly". According to Mr. Chung, the Vietnamese players need to coordinate their attacks more closely, improve their passing ability, and at the same time, quickly approach and compete fiercely to recover the ball.
The Vietnamese women's team does not lack experience in key matches like this. Experienced players such as Huynh Nhu, Chuong Thi Kieu, Duong Thi Van... are very familiar with the pressure and will know how to control the situation. In addition, the brilliance of young players such as Ngan Thi Van Su and Ngoc Minh Chuyen will also bring about a breakthrough in the playing style. The important thing is that the Vietnamese women's team needs to enter the game proactively, taking advantage of scoring early to relieve the pressure. When having the advantage of leading, the Vietnamese girls can easily deploy the game as they wish. The midfield still plays a key role in penetrating Guam's defense system. In addition, the Vietnamese women's team's defense also needs to be vigilant against dangerous striker Rebecca Bartosh. In particular, the Vietnamese women's team needs to make the most of the opportunities created.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-doi-tuyen-nu-viet-nam-guam-hom-nay-chi-can-hoa-se-vao-chung-ket-chau-a-185250704220155509.htm
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